Medical experts said this could be one of the worst flu seasons in about a decade, and it's just getting started. Doctors said there is still time to take action against contracting the flu.

"Even at this stage in the game, it's not too late to receive the flu vaccine," Spring said. "It takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to be in full effect."

The staff at Elliot Hospital in Manchester is taking its own advice as it tries to prevent the virus from spreading.

"For our employees and all of our physicians and providers, we've mandated the flu vaccine this year, so as a precaution as a condition of employment, all our physicians got the flu vaccine," Spring said.

Any staffers who couldn't get the shot have to wear a mask as they work. The hospital said that if cases continue to spread, it might have to resort to examining visitors as they enter the hospital.

With about five weeks left in the traditional flu season, health care workers said some common sense may help keep you healthy.

"The most important thing that anyone can do is wash your hands," Spring said. "That is just very, very important. And staying away from people that are sick."

Medical experts also urge people who are feeling sick to stay home from work to avoid contaminating areas where others could catch the disease. Also, cough and sneeze into your elbow to help limit the airborne spread of the virus.

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